Powerful earthquake hits Tajikistan, tremors felt In New Delhi

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck Tajikistan today, shaking buildings as far away as in New Delhi and other parts of north India.The epicentre of the quake was 111 kilometres (65 miles) southwest of Karakul and at a depth of 28.7 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said. According to the National Seismological Division of the Ministry of Earth Science, the earthquake hit Tajikistan at 1.20 PM (IST).

A spokesman for Tajikistan’s Emergencies Committee said it had no information so far on any casualties or damage from the quake. The quake did not affect Russian military bases in Tajikistan, RIA news agency reported, citing Russia’s defence ministry.

Tremors were felt in the National Capital Region (NCR) and also in parts of Kashmir valley, including Srinagar. There were no reports of loss of life or damage to property.